Y’all, let me tell you about a breakfast recipe that’ll make your taste buds do the happy dance! As a Southern girl who practically grew up in the kitchen watching my mama and grandmama cook, I’m thrilled to share my absolute favorite morning indulgence: Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Casserole with Pecan Praline Topping. _fans self_
Listen, honey, this isn’t your ordinary French toast – this is the kind of breakfast that’ll have your family fighting over the last piece and your neighbors “coincidentally” dropping by when they smell it baking!
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 loaf of brioche bread (Trust me on this one, sweetie)
– 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
– 1/3 cup maple syrup
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For that heavenly praline topping:
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Now, let me walk y’all through this magic:
1. Cut that beautiful brioche into thick slices and let them get a little stale (overnight is perfect, but a few hours will do).
1. Mix your softened cream cheese with maple syrup until it’s smooth as silk. (Go ahead, lick the spoon – I won’t tell!)
1. Layer half the bread in a buttered 9×13 baking dish. Spread that cream cheese mixture like you mean it, then top with remaining bread.
1. Whisk together your eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour this custard mixture all over your bread, making sure every piece gets some love.
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1. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours if you’re impatient like me).
1. When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F. Mix up that praline topping and sprinkle it all over.
1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffy.
Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving (I know it’s hard, but control yourself!). Drizzle with extra maple syrup if you’re feeling extra naughty.
Sweet mercy, y’all – this breakfast casserole is what dreams are made of! It’s perfect for holiday mornings, special occasions, or just because you want to treat yourself like the queen you are!
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Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got another batch calling my name from the kitchen. Happy cooking, y’all! 💕🍳
